RF Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Englewood (AL); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

3 weeks PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation seeks an RF Engineer II to design RF front-ends, perform propagation analysis, and mitigate interference for aerospace and defense programs. You’ll work both independently and with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality RF solutions, using tools like HFSS and MATLAB/Python in a hybrid office setting.

Requirements include a bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years in RF engineering, with strong testing, modeling, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of RF engineering experience.
• Proficiency in RF design and testing techniques.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform co-site analysis.
• Conduct detailed radio propagation modeling for link budgets.
• Run antenna simulations using HFSS.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Document designs, tests, and results.

Skills

RF design

HFSS

Propagation modeling

Team collaboration

Testing techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ansys HFSS

ANSYS EMIT

MATLAB/Python

Vector Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Job description

Are you ready to unleash your technical creativity? Dream, Innovate, Inspire and Empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination! As an Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer II, you will play a critical role in the design and development of RF systems for aerospace and defense projects. You will be responsible for detailed RF front-end design, microwave path analysis, and interference mitigation. You will work independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality RF solutions.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Perform co-site analysis
• Conduct detailed radio propagation modeling and prediction in support of link budget analysis
• Complete antenna performance simulations using Ansys HFSS
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Document technical designs, test plans, and results.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in RF engineering or a related role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proficiency in RF design and testing techniques.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and practices, including various RF modeling, analysis techniques, and tools.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary design & development teams.

Qualification We Prefer

• Experience with advanced RF simulation tools.
• Understanding of aerospace and defense industry standards.
• Knowledge of industry standard RF principles as they apply to design, analysis, and test.
• Understanding of techniques to perform RF analysis such as Cosite, E3 integration, link budgets, and antenna patterns.
• Experience with analysis software applications such as ANSYS HFSS, ANSYS EMIT, ANSYS SAVANT/SBR+, and MATLAB/Python.
• Capable of developing substantiation documentation to demonstrate compliance to related requirements and industry standards to include test plans/reports, analysis documents, and compliance checklists.
• Experience with RF test equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers and Signal Generators.
• Knowledgeable of industry standard RF assemblies and component selection and developing technical specifications.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
• Analyze failure data, reports, and root cause analysis to identify and document issues accurately.
• Evaluate different approaches to failure analysis and selecting the most appropriate methods for effective resolution.
• Make informed decisions based on data and analysis to recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Ability to handle small components, tools, and equipment with precision.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, failure analysis reports, and computer screens accurately.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $94,345.12 - $129,724.54. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, such as candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

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SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.